Post Title: Internal Communications Manager
Contract type: Permanent Part time - 21 hours per week
Rank/grade: E
Salary: Starting Salary £42,220 + £6,920 London Weighting (pro rata)
Directorate/department: Corporate Communications Department
Vetting level required: MV/SC
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Location: Guildhall Yard East with travel to locations in the City and noting the force will move to a new HQ in 2027.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally.
The City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London’s diverse communities safe. As a Police Staff member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those who live, work and visit the city.
Hybrid working - This Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
The Corporate Communications Department provide professional communications services to the four directorates of Local Policing, Specialist Operations, Corporate Services and in our National Lead Force role on fraud.
You will join a professional team delivering media, campaigns, digital, stakeholder, brand and internal communications, and work to communicate the operational and organisational priorities set out in the City of London Policing Plan.
About the role
You will be part of a small and dedicated internal communications team, helping to shape the internal communications strategy and delivering effective messaging to the 1,500 City of London Police Officers, Police Staff and volunteers.
Responsibilities
You will work with another part time Internal Communications Manager, advising teams and individuals; be given the opportunity to lead on a particular portfolio and produce internal communications for different platforms.
Requirements
Your application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please ensure that you reference your ability, knowledge and experience against these points in your application.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Confidence to make decisions and informed judgements when giving internal communications advice.
- A thorough understanding of the role of internal communications in developing a productive and engaged workforce.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and key partners.
- Ability to negotiate and influence internal stakeholders and wider partners.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Also, due to this role requiring MV/SC level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 5 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role, due to nature of the vetting checks needed.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact: Amanda Malyon, Deputy Director of Communications (amanda.malyon@cityoflondon.police.uk) or Glenn Sebright Director of Communications (glenn.sebright@cityoflondon.police.uk)
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge align with the points listed above in the ‘Requirements Section.’
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th May 2026 @ 23:59hrs.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, to be end of May / beginning of June 2026.
We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and useable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way, would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, or have any other questions, please get in touch with HR via hrservices@cityoflondon.police.uk
Benefits:
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:
- LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service
- Season Ticket Loans
